Which of the following techniques would you recommend to assess the state of pulmonary ma-turity before birth?
a. Blood gas analysis
b. Ultrasonography
c. Maternal history
d. Amniocentesis
ANS: D
Lung maturation can be assessed with amniocentesis.
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